When I try to take off, as soon as the tail wheel comes off the ground the plane cuts to the left and I can't correct it back. Checked the rudder peddles and everything seems to be ok. Not sure what's causing this to happen. I even try to increase the speed steady and evenly, but off to the left it goes. Any ideas what is causing tis. Thanks Walt

You may want to read existing thread

 

Yep basically read the other thread.

TLDR short version, you need the tailwheel to stay planted until you rotate which means either full back stick OR full Nose UP trim (either works) until you hit 50 knots.

There is other stuff that also helps like tailwheel lock (map a key the lever in the cockpit is INOP) and playing with weights but full back stick or full Nose UP trim to keep the tailwheel down is the key.

I prefer the trim as otherwise you are potentially going to run out of elevator on landing and have to flare with throttle

Once in the air its a great little thing though I am not sure it performs like it has a 300 HP engine, but never flown a  real one so who knows.

Edited January 17, 20215 yr by Glenn Fitzpatrick

Put trim to max UP and make sure tail lock is on (shift - g)

 

Then it's much better.

Very old thread.

 

The YMF-5 is a bit broken (even after the patch)  and not particularly true to reports about the flight characteristics of the real one - BUT once you get the hang of getting it off the ground it is actually great fun and the visual model is awesome. Especially if you jump in the front cockpit 😄

 

 

 

Edited February 16, 20215 yr by Glenn Fitzpatrick